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Rueben harper 1737–1804 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1737

Birth Location: VA

Death Date: 1804

Death Location: Claiborne, TN, USA

Father: Henry harper

Mother: Rachel Jordan

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Powell

Children(s): Richard harper, Nancy harper, Sarah harper

In 1737, Rueben harper entered the world in VA, born to Henry Harper And Rachel Jordan. In 1800, Rueben harper resided in Edgecombe, North Carolina. Rueben harper married Elizabeth Powell, and had children including Nancy Elizabeth Harper, Richard Harper, Sarah Harper. Rueben harper passed away in 1804 in Claiborne, TN, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1737, Rueben harper entered the world in VA, born to Henry Harper And Rachel Jordan.
  • In 1800, Rueben harper resided in Edgecombe, North Carolina.
  • Rueben harper married Elizabeth Powell, and had children including Nancy Elizabeth Harper, Richard Harper, Sarah Harper.
  • Rueben harper passed away in 1804 in Claiborne, TN, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry harper
1706–1766
Birth Location: Essex, VA, USA
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Rachel Jordan
1710–
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Powell
1746–
Birth Location: Virginia
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Children(s)

Richard harper
1763–1851
Birth Location: Halifax County, North Carolina, USA
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Nancy harper
1763–1868
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
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Sarah harper
1761–1797
Birth Location: NC
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Rueben harper's Ancestors

Self
Rueben harper
1737–1804
Birth Place: VA
Parents
Henry harper
1706–1766
Essex, VA, USA
Rachel Jordan
1710–
Grandparents
john harper
1680–
rappahanock, Virginia, USA
lydia
1680–
Great-Grandparents
Thomas harper
1618–
mary
1620–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rueben harper's Descendants

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Rueben harper (1737–1804) m. Elizabeth Powell (1746–)
  1. 1. Richard harper 1763–1851 m. nancy (anne) Forrest 1765–1840
    1. 1. Lucy Harper 1799–1851 m. Edward Perry 1800–1875
      1. 1. Nancy Perry 1825–1911 m. john (alexander) McCoy 1826–1911
        1. 1. Elmira (Jane) Mccoy 1844– m. James (Poke) Smith 1844–
        2. 2. Lucy (G.) Mccoy 1865–1924 m. Alonzo Summy 1849–1939
        3. 3. Hannah (matilda) McCoy 1855–1935 m. George (Washington) benner 1849–1931
        4. 4. John (B. Mc) Coy 1856–1927 m. Maranda 1862–
        5. 5. Louemma McCoy 1861–1923 m. William Taylor 1863– m. Jackson Morrison 1868–
        6. 6. Thomas McCoy 1862–
        7. 7. Elizabeth McCoy 1865–
        8. 8. General (H. F. Mc) Coy 1858–1912 m. Sarah laster 1859–
        9. 9. Thomas (E) McCoy 1848–1862
        10. 10. martha McCoy 1863–1939 m. Charlie Vance 1866–
      2. 2. John (S) Perry 1831–1870 m. Sarah Rogers 1837–1880
        1. 1. Ruth Perry 1859–1917 m. john (van) benthuysen 1857–1924
        2. 2. Calvin (H) Perry 1856–1937 m. Lois (A. Van) Alstine 1867–1929
      3. 3. Lucinda Perry 1836–1923 m. Cumberland Ridlen 1832–1922
        1. 1. Mary (Belle) Ridlen 1856–1949 m. Jacob Johannes 1851–
        2. 2. George (F) Ridlen 1862–1949 m. Maggie Bell 1863–
      4. 4. Margaret (Ann) Perry 1840– m. John Alexander 1832–
        1. 1. Sarah (Lorella) Alexander 1858–1902
        2. 2. George (Benton) Alexander 1864–1935 m. May (M) Trimble 1869–1902 m. Lucy (M) Burns 1860–1935
        3. 3. Samuel (J) Alexander 1861–1924 m. Effie 1875–1933
        4. 4. Emma (B) Alexander 1867–1916 m. Alen (R) Storer 1849– m. Alleniah W 1851–
        5. 5. Nancy (Lucinda) Alexander 1869–
      5. 5. E (H) Perry 1828–1909 m. Susan (Elizabeth) Roebuck 1846–1926 m. Mary (Ellen) Walter 1832–1865 m. Ida McGee 1842–1884
        1. 1. Lucy Perry 1854–
        2. 2. Ed (H) Parry 1856–1935 m. Nancy (C.) Pettijohn 1872–1957
        3. 3. Sarah Perry 1858–
        4. 4. John (D) Perry 1860–1927 m. Nellie Perry 1866– m. Ellen Newton 1865–1934
        5. 5. Charles (Ephraim) Perry 1887–1939
        6. 6. Ida (Mae) Perry 1888–1960 m. Sylvester ("Mandy") Shelton 1884–1957
        7. 7. Commodore Perry 1852–1916 m. Isadore Barnett 1846–
        8. 8. mary (Ellen) Perry 1853–1934 m. George (W) Long 1848–
      6. 6. Calvin Perry 1833–1854
    2. 2. John (C) harper 1800–
    3. 3. Frances harper 1801–1851
    4. 4. Susannah harper 1789–1850 m. Thomas (Preston) Whited 1788–1854
      1. 1. Claiborne (Prested) Whited 1814–1888 m. Louisiana Lowery 1811–
        1. 1. Alvis Whited 1831–1892 m. Rachel russell 1830–
        2. 2. G. (A.) Whitiel 1854–
        3. 3. Alvis (R) Whited 1830–1892
        4. 4. Rachel (Melvina) Browning 1852–1941
        5. 5. Calaway (Richmond) Whited 1833–1921
  2. 2. Nancy (elizabeth) harper 1763–1868 m. Edward Perry 1800–1875
    1. 1. Rueben (Harper) pogue 1782–1845
      1. 1. James (Parks) pogue 1828–1863 m. Elizabeth martin 1829–
        1. 1. Mary (Frances) pogue 1857–1932 m. William Hinshaw 1854–
    2. 2. Joseph (Kennedy) pogue 1780– m. elizabeth martin 1795–
      1. 1. Eli (alexander) pogue 1819–1862 m. mary whiteside 1821–1862
        1. 1. Francis (Marion Washington) pogue 1842–1928 m. dorthula dixon 1850–
        2. 2. John (Alec) Pogue 1860–1939
        3. 3. Rebecca (Jane) pogue 1849–1934
        4. 4. Mary (Abigail pogue) Hall 1857–1923
        5. 5. Eli Pogue 1852–1875
        6. 6. Virginia (Elizabeth Harrison) pogue 1840–1902 m. Abraham Elkins 1839–
  3. 3. Sarah harper 1761–1797 m. john gwin 1762–1832
    1. 1. John (gwin \) guinn 1792–1860
      1. 1. minerva (louisa gwin \) guinn 1857–1935 m. James Manning 1853–
        1. 1. Eskell (Obra) Manning 1896–1972 m. ottie bachelor 1906–1992
        2. 2. John (R) Manning 1881–
        3. 3. Mathew (S) Manning 1882–
        4. 4. James (D) Manning 1886–
        5. 5. Henry (J) Manning 1887–
        6. 6. Benj (N) Manning 1889–
        7. 7. Marvin (T) Manning 1892–
        8. 8. Clarence (E) Manning 1895–
        9. 9. Buford (H) Manning 1890–
        10. 10. Mearl (L) Manning 1893–
        11. 11. John (R) Maning 1882–
        12. 12. Beuford Maning 1890–
        13. 13. Thomas Maning 1891–
        14. 14. Calvin Maning 1894–
        15. 15. Carro Manning 1878–
        16. 16. Adora Manning 1879–

Rueben harper's Timeline

3 Records

1737
1737
Birth of Rueben harper in VA
VA
1800
1800
Age 63
Rueben harper resided here in Edgecombe, North Carolina
Edgecombe, North Carolina
1804
1804
Age 67
Death of Rueben harper in Claiborne, TN, USA
Claiborne, TN, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1737
    Event Place: VA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Births
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 367.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: CLE

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 30; Page: 209; Image: 211; Family History Library Film: 337906

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1804
    Event Place: Claiborne, TN, USA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Deaths
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